Laurie Bubbett, Imogene Rahn, and Annie Lewis pose on the back of the "Twilight of Chokoloskee." The man on the right is unidentified.

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Title

1831 Letter from President Andrew Jackson to William Donelson.

Name/Creator

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Abstract/Description

Letter from President Andrew Jackson to William Donelson regarding the purchase of Samuel and Alexander Donelson’s lot for Andrew Jackson Jr.

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Title

1832 Letter from President Andrew Jackson to William Donelson.

Name/Creator

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Abstract/Description

Letter from President Andrew Jackson to William Donelson regarding payment for lot sales and recent political events.

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Title

1833 Letter from President Andrew Jackson to William Donelson.

Name/Creator

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Abstract/Description

Letter from President Andrew Jackson to William Donelson regarding the health matters of others and the management of his farm.

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Title

[Bubbett Family Photos].

Abstract/Description

Bubbett family photos. All are very small photographs which came from a scrapbook. There are 18 photos. The first three are joined together (Evelyn Bubbett). Some of the photos appear to be Evelyn's parents. (Tricketts), although this is not documented.

Date Issued

1884, 1884, 1884-01-01T05:00:00.000Z, 1884-01-01T05:00:00.000Z

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[Ruth Boomer and Wilton Hoyt].

Abstract/Description

Wilton Hoyt and Ruth Boomer are seated on a bench in front of a large coconut palm tree. It may be Estero Beach, but the exact location is unknown.

Date Issued

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A conference.

Abstract/Description

Caption on back reads, "A Conference. Mr. Hanson in the center. Milton Thompson, at right"

Bamboo Landing, with little or no vegetation. The Founder's Home can be seen at the right, rear. Three boats are seen on the river. Two people are seated on the bench at the top of the steps.

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Bamboo Landing with Steps and a Bench.

Abstract/Description

Bamboo Landing at an unknown date. All the brush had been cleared.

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Boy with Possum.

Abstract/Description

This photo shows a young child with a possum on a leash. It was apparently taken on the Unity grounds. The Founders House appears in the background. The boy is unidentified.

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Brahms Creek.

Abstract/Description

Caption on back reads, "Brahms Creek, a small and beautiful tributary of the Estero River."

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Title

Brooks Thomas with his wagon.

Abstract/Description

This photo, possibly taken in Florida, shows a little boy standing next to a "Speeder" wagon. The caption on the back states "Ruth's little boy Brooks Thomas." According to the Rahn and McCready membership lists, Ruth Boomer married a Philadelphia architect named Walter Thomas and had one son. Note the tower behind the boy. This could possibly be the Sanibel Lighthouse (?).

Date Issued

1933-03-28, 1933-03-28T05:00:00.000Z

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Title

Cattle on the Unity grounds.

Abstract/Description

This photograph shows cattle on the Unity grounds. By comparing it with other photos, it appears to be looking toward the west. The ornate balconies of the founders home are used as reference.

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Title

Claude Rahn.

Abstract/Description

Claude Rahn, appearing as a middle aged man standing in front of foliage. It is unclear where the photo was taken, although on the back is a stamp that says, "Parker and Battersby, 146 West 42nd Street, New York City." Perhaps the photo was taken when Claude lived in New Jersey.

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Claude Rahn standing on a Unity garden path.

Abstract/Description

A young Claude Rahn stands on a garden path dressed in shirt and bow tie. A bench along the path sits behind him. The hedge indicates that this location is more than likely along the river, near Bamboo Landing.